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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 221.54 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 221.54 and 93.65 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 221.54 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/221.54 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 221.54 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 20,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,745.65/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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